Finney County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Finney County owners pay a median of $2,733 a year on a median home value of $191,100, an effective rate of 1.43%. That's the 74th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, below the Kansas county median of 1.55%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.43%

74th highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$2,733

~$228/month

Median home value

$191,100

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Finney County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Finney County's 1.43% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,733
Savings at 10–15% off
$273–$410
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Finney County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Finney County1.43%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Finney County's effective property tax rate is 1.43%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 74th of 105 in Kansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Finney County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Finney County Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Finney County deadline is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,733 bill, 10–15% off is $273–$410 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Finney County Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Finney County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Finney County is 1.43%: a median annual bill of $2,733 on a median home value of $191,100. That's the 74th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Finney County?
The median Finney County property tax bill is $2,733 a year, about $228 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Finney County?
The deadline to appeal in Finney County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Finney County a high property tax area?
Finney County's 1.43% effective rate is below the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 74th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Finney County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Gray County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $2,461

Kearny County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $1,867

Scott County

Rate: 1.53%

Median bill: $2,606

Lane County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $1,708

Haskell County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,226

Wichita County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $1,449

Hodgeman County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $1,638

Grant County

Rate: 1.31%

Median bill: $1,911

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